Prescott, Arizona vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 16.5% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $34,939 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Prescott, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher